Physalis

Pflanzenfamilie

Solanums (Solanaceae)

Auch bekannt als

Husk Tomatoes, Husk Cherries, Poha Berries, Golden Berries, Groundcherries

Saisonübersicht

Details

Lichtbedarf

Sonnig

Wasserbedarf

Feucht

Boden

Mittelschwer (lehmig)

Nährstoffbedarf

Mittel

Pflanzabstand

80 cm

Reihenabstand

80 cm

Saattiefe

0.5 cm

Anleitungen

Anfang März

Mulch

alle 26 Wochen

Mitte März

Transplanting

Beschreibung

Physalis is a genus of about 90 flowering plants in the Solanaceae family. They are native to the Americas and Australasia. The best known edible species are the Andean berry or Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) and the pineapple cherry (Physalis pruinosa). The perennial tropical plant reaches growth heights of about 0.5 to 2 meters. It resembles the tomato in many ways - externally, as well as in location requirements and cultivation. It thrives best in a warm and sheltered place with plenty of sun. It does not tolerate frost at all. However, Central European summer temperatures are sufficient to grow a physalis outdoors. Because of our cold winters, it is mainly grown as an annual crop, but it is originally perennial.

Anbautipps

Sowing begins at the end of January in a warm and bright place. Temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius are ideal. Physalis are light germinators, but also grow quite well underground. The seedlings grow slowly at first and must be kept moist at all times. They can then be pricked out after 3 weeks. The physalis can then be planted outdoors after the Ice Saints. The shrub will set fruit around three to four months after sowing. It is advisable to "plant" a support at the same time. You can recognize ripe fruit by the brown discoloured and dried out husk. If you already have a physalis in the garden, you can cut off your own cuttings for next year after the harvest. These should grow from a leaf axil and be around 10 cm long. Then simply plant them in a pot. Place the cuttings in a bright and warm place over the winter. Another option is to sow them directly into your garden when they are harvested. To do this, crush the fruit between your fingers. Drop them in a suitable location. Do you want to overwinter your physalis? Then I recommend planting them directly in a tub. Before the first frost arrives, place them in a frost-free spot - preferably in a greenhouse or foil tunnel. Pruning in the fall ensures a bushy, branchy plant.